Nepal
Nepal
Nepal
Nepal
* Prices listed apply to groups of 5+ trekkers. Smaller groups available on request — pricing varies.
The Khopra Ridge Trek is an off-the-beaten-path journey through the Annapurna Conservation Area, taking you from Pokhara through the traditional Gurung and Magar villages of Ghandruk and Swanta, dense rhododendron forests, and open alpine ridgelines to the stunning Khopra Danda (3,660m) — a viewpoint offering uninterrupted panoramas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993m), plus a side trip to the sacred, high-altitude Khayer Lake (4,500m), all with a fraction of the crowds found on routes like ABC or Poon Hill.
The Vertical Itinerary
Arrive and check into your hotel. Pre-trek briefing and gear check in the evening. Free time to explore Lakeside and Phewa Lake.
What's Included
Covered in Your Fee
- 2 nights stay in Pokhara on twin sharing basis. Bed and breakfast
- 1 porter between two trekkers (Personal baggage limit is 10kg)
- Permit Fees:
- Meals – Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner during the trek(open menu to choose any one item per meal from the menu)), tea in the evening
- Certified Trek Leader and licensed local Nepali guide
- Medical kit
- Private Taxi for transport
- Welcome team dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
- Duffle bag(to be returned after the trek), Yeti Expeditions T-shirt, Completion Certificate
- Trekking Accommodation – Basic Tea houses(Twin/triple/multi sharing) depending on the availability
Not Covered
- International Airfares
- Any airport taxes and Visa expenses
- Any type of Insurance
- Porter and guide Tips
- Beverages, water bottles, snacks and other personal expenses of any kind
- Hot water during the trek
- Wifi and charging cost in Tea houses
- Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara
- Any extra days stay in Pokhara
- Cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions etc.
- Anything apart from inclusions
- 5% GST (Tax)
- Any emergency evacuation charges
- Anything apart from inclusions
Important Points
- Prices for OCI holders,SAARC nationals and foreign nationals will differ. Website price is for Indian Nationals. Final price for the trek for foreign nationals will vary.
- A NOC (No Objection Certificate) is only needed for Indian trekkers holding an official passport who are coming from a third country and plan to go to another third country after the trek. If you're traveling directly from India and returning to India, then a NOC is usually not required.
- It is mandatory to get yourself a travel, risk and accident insurance.
- Please note that there is a culture of tipping the guide and porters in Nepal and they expect it after the end of the trek.
- At Tea houses, there will be mainly common Toilets on sharing basis and attach bathroom in some places, blankets are provided and running water is available. Majority of tea houses have cold showers, some provide hot water at an additional cost. Some tea houses have electricity where you can charge your appliances (mobile phones & cameras) at an additional cost.
- Please note that while we endeavor to assist all our clients in achieving their goals, there may be times your leader makes the decision to either delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms.
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When you message us, you reach trek leads who have walked this exact route — not a call centre. Gear doubts, fitness questions, altitude concerns — you get a straight answer from people who have been there, done the acclimatisation, and brought every group back safely.
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Getting There
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu and then take a bus or flight to Pokhara
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu and then take a bus or flight to Pokhara
Visa
Nepal visa on arrival at KTM airport: Bring 1 passport photo and exact USD cash. E-Visa available at nepal.gov.np. Please check the official website for latest information
Domestic Flight
None
Accommodation
Permits & Regulations
ACAP — Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
Required for all trekkers entering the Annapurna Conservation Area. Included in the trek cost.
Packing List
Clothing
1 / 4- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 4
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Trekking socks × 5 pairs
Clothing
- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 4
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Trekking socks × 5 pairs
Footwear
- Waterproof trekking boots (broken in)
- Lightweight camp shoes
- Gaiters
- Trekking poles (pair)
Technical Gear
- Trekking backpack 50–60L
- Daypack 20–25L
- Sleeping bag (–15°C rated)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Sunglasses (UV400 / Category 4)
- Water bottles × 2 (1L each)
- Water purification tablets
Health & Hygiene
- Personal first-aid kit
- Diamox (acetazolamide) — consult your doctor
- Ibuprofen and paracetamol
- Blister kit
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Lip balm SPF 30
- Hand sanitiser × 2
- Quick-dry towel
Physical Preparation
Aerobic Base
Build cardiovascular foundation with 4–5 weekly sessions: 45-minute runs, cycling, or swimming. Goal: sustain Zone 2 effort for 60 minutes without stopping.
Aerobic Base
Build cardiovascular foundation with 4–5 weekly sessions: 45-minute runs, cycling, or swimming. Goal: sustain Zone 2 effort for 60 minutes without stopping.
Loaded Hiking
Begin weekly long hikes with a 10kg backpack. Start at 10km, build to 25km by week 8. Elevation gain is more important than distance.
Leg Strength & Endurance
Introduce strength training: squats, lunges, step-ups, and single-leg deadlifts. Add back-to-back hiking days to simulate consecutive days on trail.
Taper & Gear Test
Reduce volume by 30%, maintain intensity. Complete one full-day hike in your trek boots. Test all gear. Visit your doctor for a pre-trek medical check and Diamox prescription.
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